Whig and Democratic Candidates Named for 1840 Tickets
A long list of 1840 election candidates appears, detailing Whig ticket members for President William Henry Harrison, Vice President Joan Tyten, Governor Samarr Ricera, Lieut. Governor Lamuent Hall, and Electors Jonathan McCarty and Joseph G. Marshall, plus Democratic picks Martin Van Buren, Kay M. Johnson, Titauman A. Howard, Benjamin S. Tutry, and electors William Hendricks, George W. Ewing, Robt. D. Owen, George Boon, Thos. J. Henley, J. J. Robinson, A. Kennedy, W. J. Peaslee, J. M. Lemon. August election notes, meeting at Peru for Independence Day celebrations, and a flood of local political notices follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hendricks
Jefferson
George W. Ewing
Miami
Ist
D. Owen
Posey
George Boon
Sullivan
Thos. J. Henley
Clark
J. J. Robinson
Rush
A. Kennedy
Delaware
W.J. Peaslee
Shelby
J.M. Lemon
Laporte
Miami County
Peru
Alfred Keiser
J.B. Ivicier
E. H. Bruce
Jacob Boon
Henry Zern
B. H. Scott
Jos. S. Fenimore
Jos. B. Scott
John A. Graham
L. D. Adkison
N. O. Ross
A. Keiser
L. B. Jerthler
Levi Jones
Jos
Fenimore
A. Wilson
A. Cole
Asa Johnson
Toasta
William M. Reyburn
Col. Humbert
John M. Wilson
Wmn. Smith
A. A. Cole
C. R. Tracy
Boundary dispute over border with Netherlands proposed
A fragmentary report notes a dispute where Maine is asked to cede part of its territory to a neighboring area. The proposal would redraw the regional boundary with the Netherlands authorities, with a proposed payment of 250,000. The text is unclear and contains many transcription errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beumtoy
Maine
Elie
Netherlandaas
Three Villages Arrested in St Louis Baying Case
Three villagers were arrested near St Louis on charges of attempting to rob a windfall gage. They were sent to a distant Territory for trial, found guilty, and sentenced to long terms. James Coe, a former convict, received twenty one years. Atnton received eleven years and a fine. A Texas steamship Neptune arrived from Galveston with news up to the 16th. an American in Austin was arrested for involvement in horse theft near Castao. The schooner Champion from Velasco to New Orleans was driven ashore near Galveston. total loss expected, passengers and cargo saved. The St Louis Pennant notes an earthquake report was actually an explosion at Alton powder magazine, with three suspected incendiaries arrested. The Emperor of Russia remains a young sovereign and a potent ruler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Independence
Mall
B. W. Green
Mes
Richmond Whig
Nerway
Dabney
Mr. Dabney
Green
Esturieg
Burger
St. Lois
Eos
Gage
Fey
Dows
Filbins
James Coe
Goidii
Neptune
Pennoyer
Galveston
Austin
Castao
Velasco
New Orleans
Bagease
Cdrgo
MO. Bee
Alton
Becme
Allair
Murder at Gunn tavern named John Rex in Kensington
A carter Bernard Browning was killed at Gunn’s tavern Kensington after an argument with John Rex. Rex, previously convicted for another killing, struck Browning with fists and feet, fracturing his jaw and severing the carotid. Browning died on the floor as Rex fled. a coroner’s inquest found death from the blows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brevar Ano Corp Broop
Murpen
Win
Gunn
Second and
Master Street
Kensington
Carter
Bernard Browning
John Rox
Old Criminal Court
Patrick Kelly
Eastern Penitentiary
Rex
Guan'’s
Alderman Hough Clark
Lloor
Wisher
Alderman Clark
John Rex
Commodore Elliot Present at First Court Martial Session
The court martial convened at the Philadelphia Navy Yard with Commodore Jesse J. Wiliot presiding. Charges include cruelty to Midshipman Barton, unofficerlike conduct toward Lieut. Hunter, allowing jack hobs and animals on deck, improper fund subscription, excessive punishments, mutinous conduct, and approving crew conduct before discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliot
Trheyad
Jesse J. Wiliot
Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Barton
Mediterranean
Lieut
Hunter
Port Mahon
Minerva
Norfolk
Jek
Lampton Roads
Northerners seek summer freedom as Congress dithers
From Washington May 21 1840 a letter notes warm weather lifting Northerners toward time off yet unsure when. The bankrupt law remains the core Senate debate with three bills under consideration to aid debtors. The House revival of the Sub treasury bill fails. Private bills dominate both houses as the House designates a 2 to 6 pm recess and discusses Aly Hulmes resolution to expel Garland and Bynum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pep Terse
Congress
Senate
Develock
Also Mentioned on This Page
THE
G Gazette
Saurday
William H. Uarrison
Joan Tyten
Samarr Ricera
Lamuent Hall
Jonathan McCarty
Fayette
Joseph G. Marshall
John W. Payne
Harrison
R.W. Thompson
Lawr’ce
Joseph L. White
H. Cravens
Ripley
Caleb B. Smith
Jerod
Bartholomew
Lane
Montgomery
Martin van Buren
Kay M. Johnson
Titauman A. Howard
Benjamin S. Tutry
Cass, Miami & Fulton Counties
Williamson Wright
Miami and
Fulton
Jas. B. Furchmen
Mississippi
Arkansas
Ben Franklin
Messrs. Banks & Scott
Oswega
B. V W. Scott
D. St. Bearss
Geo. S. Fenimore
Ohio
Tippecanoe County
Flocula
Wick
Logansport Herald
Meesra
House
Tlrict
Pontiac
Michigan
Fort Wayne
Battle Ground
House of Representatives
Lalston County
Andrew Oliver
Trispay
Rochester
John Smith
Henry Hoover
Kotejark
iNew Ark
Weltons
Paapay Quth
Times
Union
Great
Commercial Bank of Natchez
Port Gibson Bank
Grand Gulf Bank
New York
Indiana
New York City
Bank of Seneca Co
Ose
Limerick Chronicle
British North America
Limerick
Lower
Canada
Mississippi Union Bank
Jackson
Michigan Freeman
Mr. van Buren
St. Anthenyy
St. Anthony
Uae
Ressiv
Dora
Bat
Praveen
Waptain Rednes
Soma
Laeres
Davsane
Gallipolis
Methodist Clurch
Red River
Liberty
Marion
Sabine
Jiss Ely
Massachusetts
Frost
Pistolo
Detroit
Vicksburgh
Schrist
William E. Shelton
Brandon Bank
Texas
Hugh Hinds
Upper Canada
Bruck
Russia
Randmanther
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